Establishment profile
YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
3914 EAST SHELBY DRIVE, MEMPHIS, TN, 38118
484121 — General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
Summary
YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 39 years of recorded history, with $3,050 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 81st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 146 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
38% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4841 within TN. Peer group: 146 employers. This establishment has 8 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2004 | TRAILER,RUN OVERFatality | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-12 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-02-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-08-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-09-20 | Complaint | 1 | — | $300 | |
| 1999-08-11 | Complaint | 6 | 1 | $2,750 | |
| 1992-06-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-02-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-05-18 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's OSHA violation history?
- YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 8 violations and $3,050 in total penalties.
- How does YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC operates in the general freight trucking, long-distance, truckload industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.
- Has YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC.